News tagged with anaphylactic shock

Researchers find new way of reducing the symptoms of anaphylactic shock

(PhysOrg.com) -- A method of reducing the impact or symptoms of anaphylactic shock has been identified by university researchers.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Africanized bees in Modesto likely an isolated case

The recent confirmation of Africanized honey bees in Modesto — the first confirmed case north of Madera County — is "probably an isolated case, and there probably aren't any more Africanized honey bee colonies in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Allergy vaccine is nothing to sneeze at

Monash University researchers are working on a vaccine that could completely cure asthma brought on by house dust mite allergies.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

More precise food-allergy diagnoses

(PhysOrg.com) -- About 30 percent of Americans believe they have food allergies. However, the actual number is far smaller, closer to 5 percent, according to a recent study commissioned by the National Institute ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created May 21, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Promoting recovery from effects of severe allergic reaction

One of the life-threatening consequences of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that affects the function of multiple organ systems, is the widening of blood vessels that leads to a dramatic drop in blood pressure. New ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 19, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers harness the power of plants to fight hemophilia

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hemophilia, a disease linked with legends of European monarchs, frail heirs and one flamboyant charlatan called Rasputin, still afflicts many people today. And the very treatments that can help can also put ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 30, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Snake bite: Prevention is best but antivenom treatment must also be improved

Around 5.5 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in some 400,000 amputations and between 20,000 and 125,000 deaths. Despite this, the burden of human suffering caused by snake bite remains largely invisible ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Glaxo's swine flu shot may give kids fever

(AP) -- The European Medicines Agency warns that young children given GlaxoSmithKline's swine flu shot may get a fever after their second dose.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

WHO approves Glaxo's swine flu shot

(AP) -- Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline says one of its swine flu vaccines has been certified by the World Health Organization, making it available for donors to buy for developing countries.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Six bad reactions to swine flu vaccine in Canada: official (Update)

Six severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been observed in Canada, health authorities said Tuesday, adding that all of the individuals are feeling better.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Autism treatment: Risky alternative therapies have little basis in science

James Coman's son has an unusual skill. The 7-year-old, his father says, can swallow six pills at once. Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, the Chicago boy had been placed on an intense regimen of supplements and medications ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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